Hamilton skipper Devlin signs for Aberdeen
The defender has not featured at all this season through injury
Last updated 26th Jan 2018
Hamilton have sold club captain Michael Devlin to Aberdeen.
The defender joins the Dons on a three-and-a-half year deal, having played almost 150 games for the Accies.
Devlin told the Done website, "Derek McInnes didn’t have to sell the club to me.
"As soon as I heard of Aberdeen’s interest I couldn’t wait to join the Dons to hopefully win trophies and play regular European football".
Hamilton Chairman Ronnie MacDonald stated on Wednesday night that he had accepted an offer from Preston for the 24-year-old defender who is on his way back from a long-term cruciate ligament injury.
However, Canning said on Friday: "Michael is away up to Aberdeen today. The club agreed a deal with Aberdeen last night so he is on his way today for a medical and to discuss terms.
"I spoke to Ronnie late last night and he said Aberdeen handled everything well and they came to an agreement.
"Ronnie said the club had agreed a figure and that was it done.
"Michael is out of contract at the end of the season and getting something for him now is better than getting nothing then. So it is good business for the club.'